(Plot+Characters)*Voice^2=Literature? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

HerenIstarion · 12-05-2004, 04:01 AM

See also Barliman Butterbrain by Diamond 18

Lindolirian · 12-06-2004, 10:26 AM

Slightly back on topic, I made efforts today to counter my teacher's algebraic teachings while I was with a third grader from a local elementary school. I'm in a class here in which we are assigned to tutor/counsel troubled students from 1st to 8th grades. I actually have four kids, but this certain third grader was recommened by his teacher for help with social skills and reading, which means I get to take an hour out of my school day to chat and read with little kids!

Anyway, this one boy lead me to the library where he showed me his favorite book (a picture book describing a pond...aw how cute) and then asked me if I could help him read "big kid books", because this book was in the first grade section and he was embarrassed that he hadn't joined his peers in the third grade reading level. So I hope to introduce him to the Hobbit (do you think that's to much?) Perhaps I'll read it to him while he follows along, but either way, I'm very excited and hope I can get him off to a good start so he'll be able to recognize the silliness I'm experiencing in twelfth grade.

Encaitare · 12-06-2004, 02:02 PM

That's a cool idea, Lindolirian! Maybe you could find an illustrated version to help him along.

12-05-2004, 04:01 AM	#1
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12-06-2004, 10:26 AM	#2
Lindolirian World's Tallest Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Where the view is long Posts: 2,117	Slightly back on topic, I made efforts today to counter my teacher's algebraic teachings while I was with a third grader from a local elementary school. I'm in a class here in which we are assigned to tutor/counsel troubled students from 1st to 8th grades. I actually have four kids, but this certain third grader was recommened by his teacher for help with social skills and reading, which means I get to take an hour out of my school day to chat and read with little kids! Anyway, this one boy lead me to the library where he showed me his favorite book (a picture book describing a pond...aw how cute) and then asked me if I could help him read "big kid books", because this book was in the first grade section and he was embarrassed that he hadn't joined his peers in the third grade reading level. So I hope to introduce him to the Hobbit (do you think that's to much?) Perhaps I'll read it to him while he follows along, but either way, I'm very excited and hope I can get him off to a good start so he'll be able to recognize the silliness I'm experiencing in twelfth grade. __________________ 'They say that the One will himself enter into Arda, and heal Men and all the Marring from the beginning to the end."

12-06-2004, 02:02 PM	#3
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	That's a cool idea, Lindolirian! Maybe you could find an illustrated version to help him along.